The U.S. hotel industry posted positive results in the three key performance measurements during the week of 9-15 March 2014, according to data from STR.

In year-over-year measurements, the industry’s occupancy increased 1.9 percent to 67.8 percent. Average daily rate rose 3.8 percent to finish the week at US$116.35. Revenue per available room for the week was up 5.8 percent to finish at US$78.93.

Among the Top 25 Markets, Denver, Colorado, increased 20.8 percent in occupancy to 77.9 percent, reporting the largest increase in that metric. San Diego, California, followed with a 12.2-percent increase to 81.7 percent. Chicago, Illinois, posted the largest occupancy decrease, falling 6.9 percent to 63.8 percent.

New Orleans, Louisiana (+38.7 percent to US$195.98), and Denver (+11.9 percent to US$104.95) reported the largest ADR increases.